It's partly that, and partly that Maria and Arelie got really close during the four or five months that Arelie was living with the Jacksons. This is partly her wanting to involve Arelie in Ahava's life, and partly her wanting Arelie back in her own life. If that makes sense?

But yes, many if not most adoptive parents are willing to let the biological parents be involved in the kid's life. Open adoptions are awesome things when they work.

Thank you!